Tikehau On a 1987 visit, Jacques-Yves Cousteau declared Tikehau to be richer in fish life than any atoll in the world. So, our little atoll in the Tuamotus needs very little introduction. But we will tell you that Tikehau has something for every level of diver and for snorkelers. As in all of the Tuamotus, the majority of the diving takes place near the pass (Tuheiava). There are sharks galore, deep sea fishes, rays and thousands of reef fishes. Tikehau also boasts beautiful, varied hard corals and seafans.

Beginners Puafa is a break in the southwestern part of the reef marked by easy, fun submarine canyons. Depth is 50 feet. Snappers, Napoleon wrasse, parrot fish, triggerfish, and groupers are just a few of the fish you'll see here.

All Levels There's something for everyone at Shark Hole. The 'hole' in the reef starts at about 65' deep and descends to about 130 feet. Hundreds of soldierfish hide in the hole, and fascinating grey sharks take refuge in the caves and overhangs. Red snapper and barracuda provide a dramatic backdrop. More advanced divers can descend to about 165 feet, where a subaquatic arch makes for a diver's playground. Hard corals and seafans cover the arch and surrounding canyons. Clown fish stick close to their protective sea anemones and reef fish are everywhere. Tuheiava Pass is a drift dive that is accessible to divers of all levels. Only about 60 feet deep, it is nevertheless a fascinating dive with impressive corals, outcrops filled with lionfish and eels, open water fishes like seabass, schooling fishes and reef fishes. Manta rays are often encountered in the pass. Te Ava Drift begins in deep water outside the lagoon and drifts inwards. The dive instructor may limit this dive to more advanced, certified divers. Large white tip sharks, manta rays, pompanos, and convict surgeon fish are common. Divers are met by the boat inside the lagoon.

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